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CAPITAL GAINS

NEED A LIFT? THEN HEAD TO THE STREETS OF LONDON NEXT SPRING

WORDS: CLAIRE CHAMBERLAI

The Virgin Money London Marathon is close to my heart. As well as living less than five miles from the start in Greenwich Park (so you could say it’s my local marathon), it was also my first experience of running the famed 26.2-mile distance, eight years ago.

Two children later, London was the only place I wanted to make my marathon comeback, in part due to my romanticised nostalgia, and in part due to the very practical reason that we could all stay at home the night before the race (because seriously: have you ever tried sleeping in a hotel room with two excitable kids in tow? It’s NO fun).

About Women’s Running

Start running today with the July issue of Women’s Running magazine, on sale now! In this beginners' special, we've got a step-by-step guide to going for your first few runs, with expert input from coaches and advice from the Women's Running team - trust us, we've been there! Resident GP Dr Juliet McGrattan helps you overcome your barriers to running, and we'll also give you eight great reasons to start today. Already a runner and need to step things up? We've got an eight-move Pilates workout for you, plus for the dedicated athlete, we'll show you 10 next-level exercises to strengthen your core. Plus, don't miss part two of our 2017 Ultimate Race Guide, detailing 100 must-do races from now till December.